Other than a few species of whale, humans are the only mammals that consistently demonstrate the unusual phenomenon of menopause. Most animals maintain their reproductive ability for the vast majority of their lifespan. Humans are big outliers, with females often spending up to 50% of their life in a postreproductive state.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Evolution, Bioscience, Chimpanzees, Behavior

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